HB480 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy OdenAlabama Public Service Commission

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Elwyn ThomasTodd Greeson

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Food establishments, Health Department inspection reports, posting visable to customers inside and at drive-thru location required

Summary

HB480 would require health department inspection reports for food establishments to be visibly posted inside and at drive-thru locations.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill requires that inspection findings be recorded on the state Health Officer–prescribed report form. The original report must be posted inside the establishment where customers can see it, and if there is a drive-thru, a copy must also be posted at the outside drive-thru menu location. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval (or when it becomes law otherwise).

Who It Affects

• Food establishments (restaurants, cafeterias, etc.) must display the inspection reports as specified.
• Customers will have visible access to health inspection results at the establishment and drive-thru locations.

Key Provisions

• Findings from inspections must be recorded on the inspection report form prescribed by the State Health Officer.
• The original inspection report must be posted inside the establishment at a location visible to customers (entrance or interior menu board).
• If the establishment operates a drive-thru, a copy of the inspection report must be posted at the drive-thru menu location.
• The bill becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval, or as otherwise provided by law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Food Establishments